Hajj Stampede: 6 more Indians dead, toll up to 35

September 27, 2015 16:44

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has tweeted that six more Indians have passed away in the Hajj Stampede that claimed over 700 lives.

"Unfortunately, there are six more Indians taking the toll (of Hajj stampede) to 35," Swaraj tweeted.

Saudi Arabia is still grappling to come to terms with the worst tragedy to hit the annual pilgrimage in 25 years that has claimed 719 lives so far.

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